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Eddie Griffin  F  41
Current Team: N/A
Date Of Birth: May 30, 1982 (Passed away Aug 17, 2007, aged 25)
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States)
Nationality: United States
Height: 6-10 (208cm)      Weight: 220 (100kg)   
Current Agent: Arn Tellem
Current NBA Status: Deceased (Aug 17, 2007)
 


Draft Entry: 2001 NBA Draft
Early Entry Info: 2001 Early Entrant
Pre-Draft Team: Seton Hall (Fr)
Draft Rights Trade: NJN to HOU
Draft Rights Renounced: N/A
High School: Roman Catholic High School for Boys [Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States)]

NBA


Regular Season Experience: 6 Years Of Service

NBA Regular Season Stats (Click here for detailed NBA stats.)
Year Team G MPG FG% 3PT% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG TO PPG
2001-2002 HOU 73 26.0 .366 .330 .744 5.70 0.73 0.23 1.84 0.64 8.79
2002-2003 HOU 77 24.5 .400 .333 .617 5.99 1.12 0.68 1.44 0.99 8.62
2004-2005 MIN 70 21.3 .387 .328 .718 6.47 0.76 0.33 1.69 0.79 7.53
2005-2006 MIN 70 19.4 .351 .195 .595 5.56 0.57 0.19 2.11 0.61 4.57
2006-2007 MIN 13 7.0 .259 .000 .800 1.92 0.31 0.00 0.54 0.46 1.38
CAREER 303 22.2 .377 .315 .671 5.76 0.78 0.35 1.71 0.75 7.17

Transactions: League Transactions | Team Transactions
Jun 27, 2001 - The New Jersey Nets selected Eddie Griffin in Round 1 with Pick 7 in the 2001 NBA Draft.
Jun 27, 2001 - The Houston Rockets acquired the Draft Rights to Eddie Griffin from the New Jersey Nets.
Sep 19, 2001 - Eddie Griffin signed a multi-year contract with the Houston Rockets.
Dec 16, 2003 - The Houston Rockets placed the contract of Eddie Griffin on waivers.
Dec 18, 2003 - Eddie Griffin, previously with the Houston Rockets, became a free agent.
Jan 8, 2004 - Eddie Griffin signed a contract with the New Jersey Nets.
Feb 17, 2004 - The New Jersey Nets placed the contract of Eddie Griffin on waivers.
Feb 19, 2004 - Eddie Griffin, previously with the New Jersey Nets, became a free agent.
Oct 5, 2004 - Eddie Griffin signed a multi-year contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Jul 1, 2005 - Eddie Griffin, previously with the Minnesota Timberwolves, became a free agent.
Aug 10, 2005 - Eddie Griffin signed a multi-year contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Mar 17, 2007 - The Minnesota Timberwolves placed the contract of Eddie Griffin on waivers.
Aug 17, 2007 - Eddie Griffin passed away. He was 25 years old at the time of his death.

Awards & Honors: (Since the 1983-1984 season)
All-Rookie Second Team (2002)

All-Star Weekend Competitions: (Since the 1983-1984 season)
N/A

Playoff Experience:
N/A

Summer League Experience:
N/A

Preseason Experience:
N/A

Training Camp Roster:
2001 NBA Training Camp (Houston Rockets)
2002 NBA Training Camp (Houston Rockets)
2003 NBA Training Camp (Houston Rockets)
2004 NBA Training Camp (Minnesota Timberwolves)
2005 NBA Training Camp (Minnesota Timberwolves)
2006 NBA Training Camp (Minnesota Timberwolves)

College


College: Seton Hall (2001)

NCAA Regular Season Stats (Click here for detailed NCAA stats.)
Year Cl School G MPG FG% 3PT% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG TO PPG
2000-2001 Fr Seton Hall No Stats Available
CAREER No Stats Available

Awards & Honors:
USBWA National Freshman of the Year (2001)
All-Big East Second Team (2001)
Big East All-Tournament Team (2001)
Big East Rookie of the Year (2001)
Big East All-Rookie Team (2001)

Skill Academies & Camps: N/A


D-League


Transactions: League Transactions | Team Transactions
N/A

Awards & Honors: N/A

All-Star Weekend Competitions:
N/A

Playoff Experience:
N/A


International Leagues


Awards & Honors: N/A


National Team Events


Nationality: United States

Awards & Honors: N/A


Prep/High School


School: Roman Catholic High School for Boys [Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States)]

Awards & Honors:
Parade Player of the Year (2000)
Parade All-American First Team (2000)
USA TODAY's All-USA First Team (2000)

Skill Academies & Camps: N/A